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Ricky Willis

Ricky Willis from Skint Dad

Ricky Willis is the founder of Skint Dad, a UK website helping families make their money go further.

Skint Dad began during a tough period, when Ricky and his family were working their way out of £42,000 of debt. What started as a way to stay accountable quickly grew into a place for honest, real-life money help without judgement.

Today, Ricky shares simple, practical tips based on lived experience, focusing on cutting bills, saving at the supermarket, and finding small ways to boost income at home.

He has appeared on BBC TV, This Morning, and Good Morning Britain, and is regularly asked to comment on the money pressures families face across the UK.

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New FCA scam checker tool launches after 800,000 people lose money to fraud

by Ricky Willis · updated 10 December 2025

Person holding a mobile phone showing an incoming call from an unknown number, suggesting a suspected scam call.

A new way to avoid money-draining scams When money is tight, the last thing anyone needs is a scammer sniffing around their savings. Yet almost 800,000 … [Read more...]

What poverty really feels like: the truth nobody talks about

by Ricky Willis · updated 10 December 2025

Man opening a household bill envelope in a UK home, showing the quiet stress of money worries.

Most people think poverty is only about money. But it’s far more than that. It’s a feeling, a pressure, a weight that follows you everywhere. Most of it … [Read more...]

Free Lindt TEDDY alert: grab a stocking and claim yours this Christmas

by Ricky Willis · updated 11 December 2025

Person holding a Christmas stocking with a Lindt chocolate teddy inside during the festive giveaway in the UK

If you miss the Christmas magic from when you were a kid, you’re not alone. New research from Lindt shows almost half of UK adults wish they could bring … [Read more...]

Winter warmth help: how to stay warm and find free support in your area

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 December 2025

Hands holding a warm mug indoors to show simple ways to stay warm in winter.

When the cold hits, lots of families try to stretch their heating as far as they can. Some switch it off early to save money. Others sit wrapped in extra … [Read more...]

Side hustles AI can’t replace (and how to start one in the UK)

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 December 2025

Person walking a dog in the UK, showing a hands-on side hustle that AI cannot replace.

AI is moving fast. One week it writes poems, the next it answers emails, and before you know it, people are saying whole careers might disappear. It is no … [Read more...]

Tesco to give away free ‘wonky’ Christmas trees for one day only

by Ricky Willis · updated 5 December 2025

Tesco is giving away free wonky Christmas trees for one day only

A free Christmas tree from Tesco? Here’s what’s going on Tesco is giving away free Christmas trees for one day only, and for anyone watching every penny … [Read more...]

Child Benefit is rising in 2026: what families will get and how to make the most of it

by Ricky Willis · updated 5 December 2025

Parent and child holding hands while walking, representing everyday families supported by the 2026 Child Benefit rise.

Parents and carers will get a small boost to Child Benefit from April 2026. This guide explains how much it’s going up and how to make the most of it. It … [Read more...]

Could One Stop make your Christmas wish come true this year?

by Ricky Willis · updated 5 December 2025

One Stop is giving shoppers the chance to win a Christmas wish worth up to £1,000

Money is tight for plenty of families right now, and even a normal Christmas shop can feel like climbing a hill with bricks in your bag. That’s why One … [Read more...]

New help for low income families: what the government’s child poverty plan actually means for you

by Ricky Willis · updated 5 December 2025

Child holding a parent’s hand, showing the support families need as new child poverty plans are introduced in the UK.

Many parents across the UK are stretched so thin that even basics like food, school uniforms and a warm home can feel out of reach. The government has now … [Read more...]

Cheapest supermarket in the UK revealed: November 2025 update

by Ricky Willis · updated 4 December 2025

supermarket trolley with food and money falling into it

Which supermarket is cheapest in November 2025? We compare Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more, using the latest monthly price checks from … [Read more...]

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Ricky and Naomi Willis, founders and editors of the Skint Dad website.

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